Compared to the adult brain, the brain of a newborn baby has fewer connections between nerve cells, which are called
A) dendrites.
B) synapses.
C) ion channels.
D) nodes of Ranvier.

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Synapses are the connections between nerve cells that allow them to communicate with each other. The brain of a newborn baby has fewer of these connections compared to an adult brain, which is one of the reasons why early experiences and stimulation are critical for brain development.

Compared to the Adult Brain, the Brain of a Newborn